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HTML Charsets

Character sets (charsets) define how characters are encoded and interpreted in HTML. UTF-8 is the most commonly used charset today, supporting a vast range of characters, including letters, symbols, and emojis. Setting the correct charset ensures your content displays as intended worldwide.

Key Topics

UTF-8 Encoding

Example: UTF-8 supports almost all written languages and symbols.

<meta charset="UTF-8">

Specifying Charset in HTML

Place the <meta charset="UTF-8"> element in the head to ensure the browser interprets the page with UTF-8 encoding.

Charset Example

This example sets UTF-8 and displays multilingual content. A full code sample is provided below.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title>Charset Example</title>
</head>
<body>
    <p>Hello, 你好, مرحبا, Привет!</p>
</body>
</html>

Explanation: Using UTF-8 allows diverse language characters to display correctly, broadening your site's reach and usability.

Key Takeaways

  • UTF-8 is the recommended charset for modern web pages.
  • Use <meta charset="UTF-8"> to define your page's encoding.
  • Correct charset ensures characters and symbols display properly.
  • Charset choice affects internationalization and accessibility.
  • UTF-8 supports a wide range of languages and emoji.
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